Unit Conversion and Measurement Problems

Maria Miller from Math Moscow explains how to convert between customary measuring units. She covers conversion factors for various units, such as inches to feet, pounds to ounces, and miles to feet. The video includes practical examples and calculations, emphasizing when to multiply or divide based on the size of the units. The tutorial also demonstrates using a calculator for conversions and rounding results appropriately.

What is the main topic of the video presented by Maria Miller?

• Converting metric units

• Studying geometry

• Learning algebra

• Converting customary measuring units

How many inches are there in a foot?

• 16 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

• 10 inches

How many yards are there in 3 feet?

• 1 yard

• 2 yards

• 3 yards

• 4 yards

What is the conversion factor between pounds and ounces?

• 20

• 16

• 12

• 8

When converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, what should you generally do?

• Subtract

• Add

• Divide

• Multiply

What is the conversion factor from inches to yards?

• 24

• 36

• 48

• 60

What is the conversion factor from ounces to quarts?

• 40

• 16

• 24

• 32

If you have 4215 ounces, how many pounds is that?

• 270 pounds

• 263.44 pounds

• 267.5 pounds

• 265.625 pounds

How many short tons are there in 265.625 pounds?

• 0.1328 tons

• 0.1500 tons

• 0.2000 tons

• 0.2500 tons

How many feet are there in a mile?

• 5280 feet

• 5000 feet

• 6000 feet

• 5500 feet